The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
Music, politics and identity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikan Khosravi - the heavy metal artist jailed in Iran for his anti-government lyrics; Tamer Nafar – Palestinian hip hop pioneer; LGBTQ+ rappers Angel Haze & Mx Blouse Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World of Wisdom
Precious Time in Later Life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
It can be hard to choose how to spend our precious time as we reach later life. Imam Jamal Rahman, a Sufi spiritual teacher, offers a joyful perspective to Rebecca from the USA. Show more
Ros Atkins on ...
The storming of the US Capitol: what happened next
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ros Atkins looks at the aftermath of the attack in 2021. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Mozambique's Eduardo Mondlane: From professor to freedom fighter
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Mozambique’s struggle to end Portuguese colonial rule, the brainwashing of Albanian youth under Stalinist Enver Hoxha's leadership, and the worst ever loss of life at sea in WW2. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Hero Ice Hockey fan on saving the life of the Vancouver Canucks’ Brian Hamilton
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ice Hockey fan Nadia Popovici on how she helped save the life of Vancouver Canucks’ Brian Hamilton, after she spotted a cancerous mole on the back of his neck during a game. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Over to You
BBC World Service: The highs and lows of 2021
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
During the funeral of Desmond Tutu, why did a presenter talk over South Africa’s president? Plus, your highlights of the World Service in 2021 and farewell to Lawrence Pollard. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/01/2022 13:06 GMT: Kazakhstan: Power struggle under way?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The President says stability is returning Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sporting Witness
Skiing in Afghanistan
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How an international skiing scene developed in the mountains of Bamiyan province in 2011. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/01/2022 21:06 GMT: Kazakh president says stability is returning
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says stability is returning to Kazakhstan Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music Life
Found sounds with Matthew Herbert, Matmos, Nwando Ebizie and Kate Carr
32 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Matthew Herbert, Kate Carr, Nwando Ebizie and Matmos's Martin Schmidt discuss making music from 'found sound' and field recordings. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
CORBEVAX – A vaccine for the world?
58 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Could a cheap and conventional vaccine for Coivd19 end the pandemic? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
Music, politics and identity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikan Khosravi - the heavy metal artist jailed in Iran for his anti-government lyrics; Tamer Nafar – Palestinian hip hop pioneer; LGBTQ+ rappers Angel Haze & Mx Blouse Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World of Wisdom
Precious Time in Later Life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
It can be hard to choose how to spend our precious time as we reach later life. Imam Jamal Rahman, a Sufi spiritual teacher, offers a joyful perspective to Rebecca from the USA. Show more
Over to You
BBC World Service: The highs and lows of 2021
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
During the funeral of Desmond Tutu, why did a presenter talk over South Africa’s president? Plus, your highlights of the World Service in 2021 and farewell to Lawrence Pollard. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS Conversations
Coronavirus: The vaccinators
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We connect to people helping to administer vaccines in different parts of the world Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Pick of the World
William Orbit's BBC World Service soundtrack
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service chosen by listeners and social media followers. Show more
Sporting Witness
Skiing in Afghanistan
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How an international skiing scene developed in the mountains of Bamiyan province in 2011. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Deforestation of the Amazon allows what is hidden beneath its canopy to get out, possibly to spread deadly pathogens. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
Apple hits the $3 trillion valuation mark
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What next for Apple after it hit $3tn valuation and the communities hoping to benefit from President Biden’s infrastructure plans. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
